Performance and looks top out Valentine's Day desires in 2024 survey
Valentine’s Day means chocolates, long-stemmed roses and romantic dinners for their loved ones – but cars, a love in many people’s lives, tend to miss out on romantic gestures.New Valentine’s Day survey reveals what Aussies love most about their cars in 2024. To spread the auto love this Valentine’s Day, carsales asked more than 1000 Aussies to share their thoughts on what they love most about their cars.
From dating habits including using a car to impress on a first date to pampering, dream dates and ideal romantic driving holidays, carsales’ findings include Performance (outside of the bedroom) is key with 35% of respondents stating their love for powerful performance of their car.
'Do you believe in love at first drive?’ is the pick-up line most thought their car would use (42%) and 'Are you a parking ticket? Because you've got fine written all over you...". If these actully work please let us know!
‘Rock’ was the music genre most owners thought their car would choose (37%) followed by Pop. Romantic car-aoke anyone?
1 in 3 Aussies have used their car to impress on a first date (35%) and 15% of respondents had their first kiss in a car. BMW drivers were the most likely to use their car to impress on a first date.
Almost half (47%) of Aussies thought a coastal road trip would be the ultimate driving holiday with their significant other followed by an escape to the country and mountain getaways.
37% of Aussies pamper their car weekly, 28% treat it monthly while 3% never do. C'mon, treat your baby occasionally!
While a sports car was the top pick for respondents sharing what type of car their dream date would drive (30%) followed closely by classic cars (28%). Hopeless romantics.
“Cars provide us with great memories, help carry the load and keep us sheltered through rain, hail or shine. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to find out what Aussies love most about their cars and have a bit of fun in the process,” said carsales General Manager, Customer Advocacy & Research, Deb Heaphy.
“It’s great to see respondents are pampering their cars on a regular basis – what Aussies may not know is that in doing so, they help reduce long-term damage, make their cars safer on the roads and may even help with fuel efficiency,” continued Heaphy.
For Aussies looking to make the most of the upcoming weekend, it seems that people driving a sports car on their way to the beach or countryside might be highly sought after so keep an eye out in the mirror.
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